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Construction Company Requests Cambodian Labourers to Work in Singapore
- 3 March 2023
Ken-Pal (S) Pte Ltd, a prominent Singaporean construction company, has expressed interest in hiring construction workers from Cambodia. CEO Mr. Gregory Lin met with HE Dr. Ith Sam Heng, Cambodia's Minister of Labour and Vocational Training on 3 March 2023 to discuss the potential partnership. The minister welcomed the proposal, stating that it would provide an opportunity for Cambodian workers...
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MISTI Achieves Over 1.8bn Cubic Metres of Clean Water Produced Nationwide – An Increase of 61% Only in Five Years
- 3 March 2023
In a remarkable achievement for the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI), the state has produced over 1.8 billion cubic metres of clean water in the last five years (2018-2022), showcasing a notable 61% increase compared to the preceding five years (2013-2017). These figures have been released in a brief report on the work activities carried out by the ministry during ...
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By 2022, Cambodian Government Implementing 19 Water Projects Worth Over US$747m
- 3 March 2023
The Cambodian Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation has been busy implementing 19 water projects with a total budget of USD 747.49 million, according to a recent progress report on the ministry's work activities. The total budget comprises US$ 129.49 million in grant financing and US$ 618 million in concessional financing. Among the 19 water projects, 14 are infrastructur...
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Chinese Company Invests US$200m to Build New Tyre Plant in Kratie
- 3 March 2023
Qingdao Double Star Group, a Chinese car tyre manufacturer, has announced plans to invest US$210 million in a new greenfield tyre manufacturing plant in Cambodia. The company will partner with local mining company UBE Development Co. Ltd. to establish a subsidiary, Double Star (Cambodia) Tire Co. Ltd., for the investment. The new plant will be located in Kratie province's special economic zon...
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Cambodia’s Industrial Sector Begins to Bounce Back Post Pandemic
- 3 March 2023
Cambodia's industrial sector has continued to show promising growth, with 1,982 manufacturing factories operating in 2022 and producing a total output of $15,834 million. This represents an impressive 83% increase from the previous year. HE Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister and Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, revealed these figures at the annual meeting to review and set o...
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PP-SHV Expressway Company Reduces Fees by up to 25% on B & C Buses
- 2 March 2023
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway Investment Company offers a special discount to private companies with 30 or more daily buses to encourage more expressway usage. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Cambodia Bus Association and Cambodia PPSHV Expressway Co., Ltd., the cost of expressway services will be discounted, but for a particular type of users, as Dr Chhi...
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New Oddar Meanchey Hospital Building Worth Over US$2m Inaugurated
- 2 March 2023
The new Oddar Meanchey Provincial Referral Hospital building, valued at over US$2 million, was officially inaugurated on 1 March 2023. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Minister of Health HE Professor Mam Bun Heng. The hospital's opening is expected to address the shortage of healthcare facilities and improve the healthcare system in Oddar Meanchey province. “This new achievemen...
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Master Plan of Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone Development in SHV 50% Complete
- 2 March 2023
Preah Sihanouk province in Cambodia is moving closer to its goal of becoming a multi-purpose model special economic zone, with the completion of 50% of its master plan, according to Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk province. The update was shared by the official on his Facebook page on 27 February. “The preparation of the master plan for the development of Sihanoukville into a ...
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US$4.6m Japanese-Aid Container Freight Station in SPSEZ Officially Inaugurated
- 2 March 2023
The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Special Economic Zone (SPSEZ) has inaugurated a new container freight station, which was constructed under the “Economic and Social Development Program” of Japan. The program provided a grant of US$4.6 million to Cambodia, in response to a request made by the Cambodian Government in 2019. “The new warehouse, along with the AEON warehousing project, will help at...
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Three Ministries to Talk with ADB on Restoring Canal Connecting to Kampot Tourist Port
- 1 March 2023
The launch of the Kampot tourist port project has been delayed due to water depth issues although the construction has been completed. Three ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, are currently negotiating to secure a budget to restore the canal that connects to the port. HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Ministe...
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